I think the girl I'm interested in may be hung up on her ex...

[fincher]

So I have recently been casually dating a girl that is about two years older than me...I met her when I went to a Celtics game with a group of mutual friends, and we ended up talking for a while after the game was over... we had a good talk, and everything went great, then a few days later she actually called me up and asked me to her sorority's dance banquet or something like that... I actually had concert tickets for that day, but I'm giving them up so I can go with her (she doesn't know about that part though!). Also, I did take her out to dinner and a movie on a double date the other night as well. Anyways, everything does seem to be going well, it's just that I found out through one of my friends that she recently went through a bad break up, and is still sort of hung up on her ex. I think the reason they broke up had something to do with the distance. I'm just wondering whether this is something I should mess with or not...that, and I have absolutely zero experience in dating women older than me.

[SoulSearch_CO]

You said she was only two years older than you. How old are you? She doesn't exactly have "cougar" written on her. I don't see what a difference 2 years would make unless you're in your teens.

 

I'd say - rather than listen to gossip, give the girl a chance. Has she given YOU any indication of being hung up on her ex?

[D-Lish]

I don't think dating someone 2 years older than you sets you worlds apart or anything...lol.

 

I'd just take it slow, enjoy yourself and see where things go. She initiated the first date- so she obviously likes you. I'd say give it a chance and have fun.

[LostFocus]

I agree with Dlish, give her a shot. Take your time and don't get too emotionally attached until you see that there is a potential for something serious. Two years older isn't that big of a difference unless you are really young, for example, mid teens. Enjoy the experience and the company.